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Gongaware Scholars: Class of 2011

A day in the life of Gongaware scholar Terri Ketzner. This video was produced in 2008

Terri Ketzner

Hometown: Ferdinand, IndianaMajor: Insurance and Risk Management

The daughter of Joseph A. and Karen Ketzner, she is a 2007 graduate of Forest Park High School. Ketzner, who was an honor roll student and Hoosier Girls State delegate in high school, received a variety of awards in high school, including the Advanced Computer Applications Award, the Accounting II Award, the St. Maria Goretti Youth Distinction Award and the Academic Excellence Award. She was listed in "Who's Who Among American High School Students" and attended the Young Women's Institute. She was involved in the National Honor Society, Beta Club, the Lady Ranger tennis team, Renaissance Club, SADD, Student Council, 4-H and her church youth group.

Sara Mays

Hometown: Paoli, IndianaMajor: Insurance and Risk Management

The daughter of Tom and Sherri Mays, Sara is a 2007 graduate of Paoli High School. Through high school, she found time to babysit with a special needs child and work part-time. At her school, she received a Business Club Award, Best Copy for Yearbook in Division II, the second place Harvey Award for feature writing and the President's Education Award. Her activities included Advanced Choir, National Honors Society, Yearbook, Tri-H-Y, SADD, Student Council, serving as class secretary, cheerleading, Spanish Club and Booster Club.

David Walters

Hometown: Valparaiso, IndianaMajor: Insurance and Risk Management

The son of Dave and Kim Walters, he is a 2007 graduate of Washington Township High School. He is studying insurance and risk management, business and marketing at Indiana State. Walters, who already has an abundance of work experience through small businesses and marketing opportunities, aspires to work in marketing for NASCAR. He was co-valedictorian and president of his high school graduating class and vice president of the National Honor Society chapter. His activities in high school included volleyball, basketball and school clubs, including SADD. He currently plays men's softball and follows the NASCAR racing season.

Gongaware Scholar Sara Mays was interviewed in 2008 when she was a freshman.